How to Win at life in January

Everyone knows that January can be a sad and depressing month. While it will always be a gloomy and cold month with not much happening after the festive period, it can be a good time to get all of those pesky life admin tasks completed and you will often find that having a productive month will help you to feel happy and in control. With this in mind, here are a few tasks to get completed this month for a happy and rewarding year ahead.

Create a Budget for the Year

Every parent needs to create a family budget so that they can live comfortably and be prepared for any expenses that come up over the year. Spend some time going through your accounts and create a budget that will allow you to live within your means and be responsible with your money – the 50/20/30 rule can be a good option for families.

Book Your MOT

If your car is due an MOT then this can be one of those pesky tasks which seems easier to postpone than organise. Fortunately, there is a great solution from places like Allied Autocare where you can get someone to come to you to carry out servicing which can make it much easier and quicker to get your MOT completed. This will be a weight off of your mind and allow you to drive with confidence.

Deep Clean the Home

After the festive period where there has been a lot of socialising and relaxing, the home is often left looking a little worse for wear. Performing a deep clean of the home can have a huge impact on how the house looks and also how you feel particularly if you are able to declutter and make improvements.

Plan a Holiday

January is also the perfect time to plan a holiday for some point in the year. This will give you all something to look forward to and by planning in advance you can budget for the trip, benefit from deals, find cheap flights, accommodation etc. Even if it is not till summer, just having a holiday planned can do a world of good for your mental health.

It is no secret that January is a gloomy month where not much happens and the weather is often at its worst. This makes it the perfect opportunity to carry out life admin to get yourself prepared for the year ahead and often you will find that being productive will help to lift your spirits.

*This is a collaborative post.